Des Moines’ ban on homeless encampments just got tighter. City council members voted to remove exemptions from the camping ban ordinance, which means more people may now be charged and/or fined.
It has been a year since the original ordinance was passed, which criminalized sleeping or camping in many public places, including in vehicles. People experiencing homelessness were given three days instead of 10 to move their belongings, or risk having them cleaned up by the city.
They could also be charged with a misdemeanor and/or fined $15…